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Summary

Andy Capp (James Bolam) is a layabout who wants to do as little work as possible while still finding enough money for fags, booze and horses.

His wife Flo (Paula Tilbrook) has to work overtime trying to cope with her lazy husband.

This programme was based on a cartoon strip by Reg Smythe which appeared in the 'Daily Mirror' (a UK-based tabloid newspaper) from 1957 onwards.

Cast List

  James Bolam as Andy Capp
  Paula Tilbrook as Flo Capp
  Keith Smith as Chalkie
  John Arthur as Jack
  Ian Bleasdale as Milkie
  Susan Brown as Ruby
  Shirley Dixon as Mother-In-Law
  Jeremy Gittins as Keith
  Kevin Lloyd as Walter
  Philip Lowrie as Mr Watson
  Keith Marsh as Percy
  Andy Mulligan as Meredith
  Mike Savage as Bookie
  Colette Stevenson as Shirley
  Richard Tate as Pawnbroker
  Ian Thompson as Vicar

Production Details

Created by:
Reg Smythe

Written by:
Keith Waterhouse

Directed by:
John Howard Davies

Produced by:
John Howard Davies

1 series, 6 episodes

Transmitted: 1988

TV Channel: ITV

Thames Television

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